Good place to start a career, but not for the faint of heart - Business Analyst Avanade Employee Review

3.0
Sep 19, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

*Great money for out-of-college hires *LOTS of experience working in different industries, teams, markets. You will probably feel like you're drowning for the first year or so until you get the hang of it. *Opportunities for career growth *If you are obsessed with all things Microsoft, this is definitely the place to be...

Cons

*Tons of pressure for changeability, which is usually out of your control. Be prepared for clients or your manager breathing down your neck and asking you to justify the hours you spent on tasks. You will always feel like you're playing defense. *Weekly travel is not for the faint of heart - especially when projects are almost always extremely stressful. *Not a lot of culture due to the fact everyone travels during the week and is remote on Fridays. You will become close with people on your project but they will live across the country. *Avanade is becoming more and more controlled in Accenture every year. You will likely be staffed on an Accenture (or even Microsoft) project, meaning if you run into any issues or problems, it's very unlikely Avanade will have any means to help you (they will try, but ultimately they don't have much say).

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5.0
May 7, 2026
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Pros

Company really cares for their employees, development, and culture Recognition for good work

Cons

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1.0
Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

A really nice office with perks and company culture that come from Accenture.

Cons

There is a prioritization with getting certifications and doing a lot of tasks outside of full time client work, just to get promoted. If you are in the bench and it’s a slow season, there is a high risk of getting laid off. You will lose your sense of purpose all for the trendy AI culture. The company thrives on buzz terms and marketing solutions rather than actually solving anything.

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